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Pope, Conclave and White smoke

Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will take the name Leo XIV, is elected as first American pope: Live updates

White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chape l and St. Peter's bells chimed around 6 p.m. local time in Rome on May 8, signaling to Vatican City and the rest of the world that the conclave has elected its next pope.

The New York Times · 3h

White Smoke Signals a Pope Has Been Chosen. What Happens Next?

A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.

The Independent on MSN · 2h

Conclave live: More voting to take place today after black smoke appears in Vatican election for next pope

Black smoke has poured from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signalling that no new Pope has been elected.It is the second smoke signal from the secret conclave after the 133 cardinal electors sent up a black smoke signal on Wednesday evening as they work to come to a two-thirds majority to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

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Newsweek on MSN · 5h

Francis II? What Papal Name Might the Next Pope Pick?

Whether it is Francis II, Leo XIV, or a never-before-used name, a new pope's chosen name sends an early signal about his priorities and vision for the Church.

Who is the new pope? What we know about Francis’ successor

White smoke billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, indicating Catholic cardinals from around the world have elected a new pope. The smoke appeared around 6 p.m. local time, suggesting a new pontiff was picked after the fourth ballot.

When will the next pope be elected?

All 133 cardinal electors will attend a Eucharistic celebration in the morning, according to Vatican News. In the afternoon, electors will head to the Sistine Chapel where they will take an oath of secrecy.

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Is Donald Trump Catholic? Can he be the next pope? Here's who's eligible, what's required

President Trump joked about becoming pope, but could he actually lead the Catholic church? Here's what it takes to become the ...

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Who’s Who in the Race for the Next Pope?

Some 133 cardinals of the Catholic Church are casting their votes for a successor to Pope Francis. Get to know the key ...

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? A Look at the Leading Contenders

With the recent conclave signaling the election of a new pope, attention has turned to the potential successors of Pope ...

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Who will be the next pope? Here's a list of some possible candidates to succeed Pope Francis.

Pope Francis' death set off a series of traditions that culminates in a vote for his successor. Here are some of the possible ...

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Cardinals watching Ralph Fiennes Oscar-winning Conclave for tips on choosing next pope

Cardinals watching Ralph Fiennes Oscar-winning Conclave for tips on choosing next pope - The Oscar-winning drama is said to ...

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Who Could Be the Next Pope? These Are the Names to Know

Contenders for pope emerge from the U.S., Asia, and Africa—raising the chance of a non-European successor to Francis.

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Who Will Be the Next Pope? Here Are Some Possible Contenders.

Experts say there isn’t a single front-runner, but several names have been cited as indications of the direction the Roman ...

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Could the next pope be from Africa or Asia? Experts weigh in

Following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 on April 21, the selection process to elect the 267th pontiff will soon ...

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